Richard Simmons – Slimmons

Richard Simmons rose to fame in the ’70s as a fitness instructor, and he’s known for his eccentric style as much as for his aerobic videos. He opened up a training facility in Beverly Hills specifically to cater to overweight customers. Simmons knew quite a lot about losing massive amounts of weight, having managed to shed off 123 pounds himself. 

From 2014, he started retreating from public life, and concerns were raised about his wellbeing. His publicist quelled rumors, by explaining that Simmons just decided to enjoy this next chapter of life in private. In 2020, re-uploads of some of his weight-loss content were posted on YouTube.